Best Japan Dictionary Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our japan dictionary list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Japan Dictionary Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Japanese Dictionary TakobotoJapanese Dictionary TakobotoFree4.7★ (53)NoNoOct 2026
2Shirabe JishoShirabe JishoFree4.9★ (8.8K)NoYesOct 2026
3MM-JP DictionaryMM-JP DictionaryFree3.6★ (10)YesNoSep 2026
4Euro-Japan DictionaryEuro-Japan Dictionary$1.995.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
5JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoOct 2026
6Jp Mm DictiJp Mm DictiFree4.5★ (305)NoNoOct 2026
7Nihongo MyanmarNihongo MyanmarFree3.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
8Ji Finder: Japanese DictionaryJi Finder: Japanese DictionaryFree—NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Japan Dictionary

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto#1

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto by Ondrej Benovsky

Japanese language study tool
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7(53 ratings)
Free
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This app is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary and language learning tool. It offers detailed information on words, including example sentences, kanji details, and conjugated forms. Search functionality supports various input methods like kanji, kana, and romaji.

Shirabe Jisho#2

Shirabe Jisho by Blazej Stanek

Offline dictionary and more
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(8.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive dictionary with many features
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Ability to draw kanji for lookup
  • 🚀 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Detailed word information including conjugations, example sentences, and JLPT levels
  • 👍 Useful word lists and flashcard system
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Search history can get cluttered
  • 👎 Lack of pitch accent information
  • 👎 Some example sentences are of poor quality
  • 👎 Font size can be difficult to read on smaller screens

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FAQ about Japan Dictionary

What are the best japan dictionary apps for iPhone?
Japanese Dictionary Takoboto tops our japan dictionary apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 53 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top japan dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese Dictionary Takoboto and Shirabe Jisho.
Japanese Dictionary Takoboto has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ japan dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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